New Registration System for Extension Courses
“Can I pay by credit card?” That is a question we frequently hear at N.C. Cooperative Extension in Cherokee …
Community
4-H & Murphy Power Board Team Up to "Make the Best Better"
4-H is well know for our “Learning by Doing” projects and 4-H School Enrichment programs are one of the …
Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H Club and Modern Woodmen Always Giving Back
The Hiwassee Dam Soaring Eagles 4-H & Modern Woodmen Club are always working together to “Make the Best Better” …
Heritage Skills Classes Continue
Teresa Goley, Family & Consumer Education Agent is continuing her “Heritage Skills” classes into November & December. November classes …
New! Fly Fishing & Tying 4-H Club
If you are interested in learning more about this club, join us for the first meeting on November 6, …
Volunteer Opportunities
The heartbeat of 4-H is our volunteers and we have a few opportunities for volunteering with 4-H coming up. Our …
2020 Youth in Action Applications Now Open
The 2020 4-H Youth in Action Awards application is now open! from the 4-H website: The 4‑H Youth in Action Program …
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
Cherokee County will be hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day at the North Carolina Forest Service Office located at …
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
Brrrr! It’s so cold outside! As you keep your homes warm, do you think about carbon monoxide? Most people …
Food Safety and the Food Keeper App
It seems we wait for holidays to talk about food safety. I guess it’s because this is the time …
Radon Awareness Month
January is Radon Awareness Month. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center will provide education on radon, what it is, should …
Event Planning for Diverse Dietary Needs
Ever wondered what you could fix for your friends with special dietary needs at a party? Afraid that there …
2018 Volunteer Awards & Appreciation Program
A volunteer awards and recognition program was held on November 1st at the Murphy First Baptist Church fellowship hall. …
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly
Are you 14-18? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Want to know more about NC government? Consider applying to the North …
Howard Brown of Andrews Named 2018 NC Farmer of the Year!
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cherokee County Center would like to congratulate Howard Brown of Andrews, North Carolina for being selected …
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The Cherokee County Center publishes an electronic newsletter each month. Learn about the educational classes and workshops conducted each …
WNC AgOptions Announces 2018 Awardees
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. …
West District 4-H Horse Show & Open Horse Show Coming Soon!!!
We are happy to announce the 2018 West District – North Carolina 4-H Qualifying Horse Show at the WNC …
Pickin’ in the Pines – A Bluegrass & BBQ Benefit Concert for Millstone 4H Camp
Please join us on Oct 21st for Grammy Award nominee Blue Highway along w/ Long Gone Bluegrass and Lauren …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
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